Joint Commission On Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakbrook Ter, Illinois, registered in 1953, with $222,257,508 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 74% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$222.3M
▲ 7.1% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$203.6M
Net assets
$392.9M
Employees
1,203
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Joint Commission On Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations: 74% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Joint Commission On Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations: 23 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Joint Commission On Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Joint Commission On Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Joint commission's mission is to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations, setting national standards, and certifying compliance with a focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
Joint commission provides common management services-referred to as shared services fees-to support the strategic, operational, and administrative functions of its related organizations. these services include, but are not limited to, centralized financial management, human resources, information technology infrastructure, legal and compliance support, and communications. by delivering these essential back-office services, joint commission enables its affiliated entities, such as joint commission resources, inc. and national quality forum (as listed in schedule r), to concentrate on their core programmatic missions without duplicating administrative capacity. this collaborative infrastructure promotes alignment, consistency, and efficiency across the enterprise. these shared services are integral to joint commission's overarching mission of improving healthcare quality and safety. through this model, the organization ensures that all enterprise affiliates operate with strong governance and financial integrity, which in turn enhances their collective ability to deliver research, accreditation, performance measurement, and educational initiatives that directly support improvements in patient outcomes worldwide.
Performance measurement & related activities at joint commission advance healthcare quality and patient safety by undertaking scientifically credible research that informs health services practice and policy. the program supports the development of evidence-based and meaningful performance measures, sound statistical and analytical approaches to data analysis, and the identification of performance improvement and patient safety strategies.
Revenue grew from $157.4M (FY2013) to $222.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
8.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$434.1M
Total liabilities
$41.2M
Net assets
$392.9M
Salaries & benefits
$131.4M
65% of expenses
Board members
21
19 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $222,257,508▲7.1% | $203,628,007▲7.6% | $392,923,883▲12.2% | $434,146,118▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $207,500,079▼0.7% | $189,263,649▼1.1% | $350,126,657▲16.4% | $379,570,239▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $208,910,907▲7.5% | $191,438,173▲11.3% | $300,740,276▲7.9% | $334,608,248▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $194,266,114▲22.7% | $171,968,051▲21.8% | $278,681,103▲14.9% | $309,605,325▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $158,384,172▼17.9% | $141,237,932▼21.0% | $242,498,513▲9.2% | $280,065,876▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $192,971,775▲4.0% | $178,775,557▲2.9% | $222,067,715▲17.6% | $267,866,159▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $185,541,840▲3.1% | $173,665,149▲5.0% | $188,801,222▼4.2% | $234,221,474▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $180,031,049▲9.8% | $165,365,225▲7.8% | $197,054,887▲18.0% | $241,594,314▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $163,956,235▲2.3% | $153,330,720▲4.1% | $167,029,658▲13.6% | $219,756,393▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $160,311,694▲5.5% | $147,334,920▲5.9% | $147,025,726▲2.7% | $209,280,318▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $152,018,219▼3.4% | $139,065,045▼2.8% | $143,163,477▲0.9% | $190,047,985▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $157,377,508 | $143,058,546▲5.7% | $141,889,039▲20.5% | $185,173,917▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $135,386,420▲10.7% | $117,770,036▲23.9% | $171,639,956▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $122,317,981▲5.6% | $95,021,325▼8.4% | $152,071,523▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $115,852,416 | $103,752,408 | $146,500,090 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Jonathan B Perlin Md Phd Msha — $2,416,096 (1.19% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan B Perlin Md Phd Msha | President & Ceo | 37 | $2,416,096 |
| Jean Courtney CPA | Evp & Chief Operating Officer | 34 | $1,057,931 |
| James Merlino | Evp Chief Innovation Officer | 37 | $988,182 |
| Lisa Diehl Vandecaveye Jd Hrm Fache | Secretary & Evp & Chief Legal Officer | 24 | $739,096 |
| Kin Lee Ms | Cio & Security Officer (through January) | 40 | $652,867 |
| Kenneth Grubbs Jr | Evp Coo Accreditation & Certification Ops | 40 | $574,855 |
| Michael Kaba Ms | Evp & Chief Human Resources Officer | 40 | $566,670 |
| Leslie Krohn | Evp & Chief Brand & Communications Ofcr | 40 | $449,575 |
| David Baker Md Mph Facp | Evp Health Care Quality Evaluation (through April ) | 40 | $430,041 |
| Lisa Steininger | Treasurer & Evp & Chief Financial Officer (since Apr) | 34 | $399,316 |
| Kathryn E Spates | Evp Public Pol & Govt Relations | 40 | $368,563 |
| Carlos A Pellegrini Md Facs | Chair | 3 | $51,150 |
| Ana L English Mba | Commissioner | 1 | $1,503 |
| Eric Schlesinger Mba Ba | Commissioner | 2 | $1,503 |
| Michael B Simon Md Mba Fasa | Commissioner | 1 | $1,503 |
| Najmedin Meshkati Phd Cpe | Commissioner | 1 | $1,503 |
| Susan Fox Mba Bsn | Commissioner | 1 | $1,503 |
| Marvin Strohschein Jr Dds | Commissioner | 2 | $941 |
| Melinda L Estes Md Mba | Commissioner | 1 | $209 |
| Andrew C Dreyfus | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | Information Technology Application Solutions & Services | $2,243,812 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | Software Development & Consulting Services | $1,583,426 |
| Aon Consulting Inc | Asset Management Consulting | $1,211,109 |
| National Quality Forum | Shared Services Fee | $1,044,026 |
| Connection | Software, Hardware & Equipment Purchase | $1,041,028 |
4 grants to Joint Commission On Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations totaling $669K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2022 | $213,808 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2021 | $164,003 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2018 | $245,746 |
| American Hospital Association Inc | Research grant | 2014 | $45,000 |
1 grant totaling $8.8M in FY2024. All grants made by Joint Commission On Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Assoc For Health Care Quality | Joint commission formed a strategic alliance with the national association for healthcare quality (nahq) to advance workforce readiness to achieve quality and safety goals leading to improved outcomes and safer care for all, regardless of setting. joint commission agreed to provide nahq with an unconditional contribution of $10,000,000 payable over the next five years for use by nahq solely for the purpose of advancing its mission of elevating the competency of healthcare professionals specializing in quality, safety, infection prevention, and related disciplines through support of strategic programs and investment in growth. | $8,808,378 |
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Data for Joint Commission On Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (EIN 36-2229255) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.